Obituaries

BEST, (Tony) Anthony Richard Duder – On November 15, 2024, passed away surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Catherine, cherished father and father in-law to Helen and Dave, Rachel and Danny, Sheryl and Conrad, treasured...

BEST, (Tony) Anthony Richard Duder – On November 15, 2024, passed away surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Catherine, cherished father and father in-law to Helen and Dave, Rachel and Danny, Sheryl and Conrad, treasured...

THOMPSON, Brian - Passed away on January 02, 2025, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of Pat, cherished father and father in-law of , Russell and Pam, Craig and Aoi, Paul and Kate, Jane and Ian, caring grandad to all his grandchildren, Brian will be...

BROWN, Kim Marie Waitai (nee Wanhalla): passed away in Christchurch, aged 60years. Much loved mother to Phillip, Robert and Skye, Hayley and Nic, Chrissie and Dylan, cherished nanny to all her moko’s, Kim will be missed by her friends and extended ...

KEATS, Valerie Elizabeth (née Cox): Passed away peacefully, 21 July 2025, at Ilam Lifecare, aged 85 years. Adored wife of the late Desmond, loving mother of Linda, Christopher, Murray and Warren, treasured grandmother of Kyle, Chante, Tom, Harvey, S...

TULLY, Toniette Mary (Toni): It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Toni on July 14, 2025, aged 96 years. Loving wife and best friend of Alan (deceased), and cherished mum of Robert, Janet and Tony, and the late Loris. Our special thanks ...

BLAKE, Thelma Nance: Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at Summerset Avonhead, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne, Peter and Jacqui, Richard and Elaine, and Nana of Ashley and Callum, Prue and ...

REYNOLDS, Colleen Frances (nee Quinn) Passed away 08 July 2025 in Christchurch, aged 82 years. Much Loved mother and mother in-law to Michelle and Eric, Stephen and Stephanie, devoted Grandmother to Tyler and Charlotte, and loved sister of Pauline an...

MAHONEY, Richard (Taffy): On July 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Village, with is loving daughter at his side. Much loved husband of the late Vera (Betty), loved father and father-in-law of Lynn and Bill, and Raymond, loving grandfathe...

Passed away peacefully to be forever without suffering and to be with her Heavenly Father, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family, July 2, 2025, aged 78 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jo-Ann and Ivan, and Dean, adored Nana o...

LOUSICH, Grant Alexander: Passed away unexpectedly , May 22, 2025, aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved father and father-in-law of Jesse and Danni, and Lorien and Lance, adored grand father of Casey, Bre, and Joe, and James and A...

HARPER, Tony: Passed away peacefully on Monday, 26 May 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 69 years.  Beloved husband of Trish, much loved father and step-father, adored Granddad and Poppy, loved son, brother, uncle, and frien...

Hunt, Robyn Lynette (Rob) (Nee Leeson): Passed away suddenly on March 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved partner of Greg, devoted mum and mum-in-law of Nicole and Rhys, and Ben, loving nana of Matt, and Em...

CLIMO, Graeme Frederick: On Sunday May 18, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice. Loved husband and best friend of Jo, loved and respected step-father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 854...

HEREWINI, Kene:   On October 31, 2024, passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 83 years.   Dearly loved husband of Elaine, much loved father of Tania, Mandy, Brendon, and Logan, father-in-law of Stephen, K...

HANCOCK, Terance (Terry): passed away peacefully, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, surrounded by  family on Friday 6 June 2025, age 77 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Miyoko, Chelse...

AH KIT, Charla Elizabeth: Passed away peacefully, May 1, 2025, surrounded with love, aged 50 years. Beloved partner of Cory, devoted mother of Deana, much loved grandmother of Riley, loved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Heartfelt than...

COOPER, Sally Lorraine: Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, March 29, 2025, aged 79. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Reuben and Evelyn, Megan and John, and Kirsty and Andrew, much loved grandmother of Nathan, Jaimee, Cassidy, and H...

COOPER, Sally Lorraine: Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, March 29, 2025, aged 79. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Reuben and Evelyn, Megan and John, and Kirsty and Andrew, much loved grandmother of Nathan, Jaimee, Cassidy, and H...

ROSEL, Nell Rowena: Passed away peacefully, March 21, 2025, aged 98 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Paul and Anne, Ian and Karen, and Alison and Mark, much loved Nana of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildr...